Three Teens Charged in Violent Cairns Home Invasion and Sexual Assault

Police allege the teens broke into a home, held a couple at knifepoint, and sexually assaulted the woman before fleeing the scene.

The incident occurred early Friday morning in Manunda, Cairns, when three teenagers allegedly broke into a home armed with knives.
Police report that the teens held a man at knifepoint while two of them sexually assaulted his partner outside the home.
Two suspects were apprehended within an hour of the break-in, and a third was arrested later that day after attempting to flee from officers.
The suspects, aged 15, have been charged with multiple offenses, including rape, armed robbery, and deprivation of liberty.
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli described the alleged attack as 'sickening and harrowing,' pledging to ensure justice is served.